We're not saying that what they did wasn't despicable, just that they had their own reasons. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 TV Villains Who Had Justifiable motives. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of television’s villains with the best reasoning for their terrible actions. We’re excluding series protagonists, such as Dexter Morgan and Walter White.

You know, these bad guys sorta had a point. From Syndrome, to Raoul Silva, to Roy Batty, these villains had goals that made sense. WatchMojo counts down the top film villains with justifiable motives.

Turns out these movie villains ain't all bad. For this list, we’ll be looking at villains who actually had some good points.

Sometimes you just can't help but feel for the villain. For this list, Todd Haberkorn will be taking a look at the Villains in Video Games who had justifiable motives such as Superman, The Illusive Man and Scorpion. Who do you think had to most justified motive? Let us know in the comments!

We're still hung up on these unanswered "Pretty Little Liars" questions. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the loose ends and mysteries left behind in the teen drama’s seven-season run.

Everybody makes mistakes! For this list, we’ll be looking at serious villains who either did dumb things or concocted very silly master plans. Keep in mind there will be spoilers.

You'll never guess why these products were banned! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most bizarre motives why certain items were made unavailable for purchase around the world.

We hate to admit it, but these characters kind of have a point. For this list, we’ll be looking at even more big screen villains with understandable motivations and complex back stories. We’ll be excluding animated baddies, as that list already exists, but we will be including secondary, or even tertiary, antagonists. Point is, they don’t have to be the primary villain to earn themselves a spot. Our countdown will include villains from films such as “The Dark Knight” (2008) , “The Matrix” (1999) and “Watchmen” (2009). Which villain do YOU think had the most understandable motivation? Let us know in the comments!

We hate to say it … but we can see where these baddies are coming from. For this list, we’re looking at horror movie villains whose motivations understandable. We’re not saying that they were right to do what they did - just that we get why. Our includes the antagonists of “Carrie” (1976), “Us” (2019), “The Ring” (2002), “The Cabin in the Woods” (2012), “Friday the 13th” (1980), and more!

When it comes to these villains, the heroes have only themselves to blame. For this list, we’re looking at villains whose origin stories are the direct result of their heroic adversaries. Our list includes Kylo Ren in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017), Syndrome in “The Incredibles” (2004), as well as a slew of Marvel and DC villains, from Mysterio in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019) to Two-Face in “The Dark Knight” (2008). Which villain do YOU think has the most to blame on the good guys? Let us know in the comments!

For better or worse, you can always count on these tropes to rear their heads. Of all the cliches out there, female villains really take the cake. From witches to ghouls, step mothers to femme fatales, these cliches really sum up the wide variety of female villains in film. We're looking at the most common archetypes, characteristics and motives that female villains seem to have throughout various media. Join MsMojo as we countdown our picks for the Top 10 Classic Cliches of Female Villains.

They may be villains, but they still had a heart. Or at least an agenda! For this list, we’re looking at scenes in which big screen baddies saved the heroes, whether they be misunderstood villains like Roy Batty in “Blade Runner” (1982), temporary allies such as Thresh in "The Hunger Games" (2012), or the devil himself, as in “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” (1999). What’s YOUR favorite movie villain from our picks? Let us know in the comments!

Sometimes comic book heroes aren’t so black and white. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 comic book anti-heroes of all time. For this list, we’ve looked at comic book characters whose deeds are meant to do right in the world but their motives or past may be suspect. We’re also considering characters that are in it for themselves, but ultimately find themselves battling against villains, more often than not.

The cinematic guides and mentors who were trusted, but became known for their lies, deceit, and treachery. WatchMojo.com presents the Top 10 movie characters who offered their advice, but had ulterior motives behind their back. Who was the worst though? Star Wars' Palpatine, Batman's Henri Ducard, or Wall Street's Gordon Gecko? Watch to find out!

They make bad look oh-so-good. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 anti-heroes on TV. For this list, we’ve chosen unethical TV show protagonists who make bad choices and do bad things – usually with selfish motives – but somehow, we cheer them on time and time again.